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<p>We are aware of reports about the continued harassment and mistreatment that the
Christian and other minority groups face. The continued restrictions on freedoms of
expression, religion and belief are deeply worrying. While some religious minorities
are formally protected in the constitution, the reality is that many non-Muslims face
discrimination. Despite constitutional recognition, the persecution of Christians
has been continuous, systemic, and institutionalised.</p><p>We support the assessment
of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights that discrimination
against the Christians in Iran is sanctioned by a lack of constitutional recognition
and the absence of other legal protections for adherents of this faith. We regularly
call upon Iran to cease harassment of all religious minorities and to fulfil its international
and domestic obligations to protect freedom of religion or belief. Work has begun
to implement the recommendations from the Bishop of Truro’s Review in a way that will
bring real improvements in the lives of those persecuted because of their faith or
belief.</p>
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